Spain vs Argentina LIVE: World Cup final 2026 match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction | OneFootball

European and South American champions do battle in football's biggest game

History will be made tonight as Spain and Argentina meet in what promises to be a blockbuster World Cup final. Spain were impressive against France to reach the final of this competition for just the second time in their history, and can become the first nation to ever complete a Euros and World Cup double on two separate occasions.

Argentina, the reigning world champions, came from behind to beat England in the semi-final, keeping alive the dream of becoming only the third nation ever to win back-to-back World Cups, following the Italy team of 1934 and 1938, and their fierce South America rivals Brazil who achieved the feat in 1958 and 1962.

Lionel Messi can further etch his name into football immortality when he leads Argentina out, though he will be up against the man many view as his successor in Lamine Yamal, and there's an incredible backstory involving the pair. A first World Cup meeting between the two nations for over 60 years will result in one lifting aloft the richest prize in football. Follow Spain vs Argentina LIVE below with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog, with expert analysis from Dom Smith at the New York/New Jersey Stadium.